Can I just replace the wheel bearing and not the hub?
If your car or truck has a non-serviceable wheel hub assembly with press in bearings, you will need a shop press to remove and replace the bearings. If your car or truck has non-serviceable wheel hubs, simply remove the old wheel hub and replace it with a new part.
Should I replace both wheel bearings or just one?
Based on this line of thinking, it would make sense to recommend replacing both wheel bearing hubs at the same time even though only one has obviously failed. As long as the other wheel bearing is not making noise and play is still within specifications, it should remain in service.
How much does it cost to install rear wheel bearings?
As for the rear wheel bearings, they will be a tad cheaper to replace but this will of course depend on the car make and model. The cost of a complete rear wheel bearing replacement will be somewhere in area of $240 to $460. Parts will on average be between $100 and $180. The labor costs will be around $140 to $280.
How long does it take to fix wheel bearings?
If it is a wheel bearing in the rear, it may take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes and if the hubs and wheel bearing is permanently bolted to the car it can take 20 minutes to an hour. Front-wheel bearings can take from 30 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, all depending on your mechanic.
What happens if wheel bearing goes while driving?
The wheel bearings in your vehicle works with the tire, hub, and wheel to make a smooth ride while you are driving down the road. If a wheel bearing goes bad, more friction will be placed on the wheel, and the wheel will start to wobble.
Do you need to replace rear wheel bearings on Subaru?
The rear wheel bearings on your Subaru vehicle let the tires rotate without much friction. Replacing the rear wheel bearings on your Subaru vehicle is an involved process that requires attention and care.
How much does it cost to replace rear wheel in Subaru Outback?
Stopped by Strider GMC/Subaru this afternoon and took “Sparky”, the lead Subaru Tech, for a short ride. He agreed that a rear wheel bearing is “just starting to go” and scheduled me for 7:30 a.m. tomorrow morning! Will be $100 deductable on CPO Gold Plus warrenty at 87+k miles.
How much does it cost to replace rear wheel bearings on a Honda Pilot?
Any price above $850 is a ripoff. I just replaced the rear hub assembly (wheel bearings) on my 2005 Honda Pilot. The price for the Subaru and Honda hubs are nearly identical ($110 each for MOOG), so if the dealer marks them up 100% ($440 parts) and a generous $300 in labor then the total is about $750.
What’s the cheapest way to change a wheel bearing?
This is also the cheapest way to change a press in bearing correctly, as the tools needed can be had for around $150. The car in this video is a 1993 Subaru Impreza. However, this procedure works for many cars from most brands. Especially smaller vehicles from Japanese manufacturers.